GCSE ICT - Connectivity

Question 1

Name a common protocol used for: updating content on the World Wide Web

Accepted Answer

FTP

Question 2

State computer based activities which require high bandwidth

Accepted Answer

Downloading large files, Streaming high-definition videos, Playing online games, VoIP calls

Question 3

What can affect the speed of an internet connection

Accepted Answer

Number of users on the same connection, Distance from the exchange

Question 4

What is the correct definition of "Latency"?

Accepted Answer

Time taken for data to travel across a network

Question 5

What hardware do you need to connect your computer to the internet?

Accepted Answer

Modem / Router

Question 6

Name a common protocol used for: Sending and Receiving Emails

Accepted Answer

SMTP / POP3

Question 7

What is a disadvantage of wireless instead of wired networks?

Accepted Answer

Less Secure

Question 8

What is a Communications Protocol?

Accepted Answer

The rules and conventions that devices follow to communicate

Question 9

What does GSM stand for?

Accepted Answer

Global System for Mobile Communications

Question 10

Why it is importan to keep networks as secure as possible?

Accepted Answer

To prevent external attacks

Question 11

What is an advantage of using wireless instead of wired networks?

Accepted Answer

Devices can be moved (within range of the router)

Question 12

What is the correct definition of "Bandwidth"

Accepted Answer

The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed time

Question 13

Name a common protocol used for: Internet Telephone calls

Accepted Answer

VoIP

Questions 13